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J544 CWA

1992 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

142,761 mi
Last recorded142,761 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ544 CWA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2023 142,761 miles

n/s/f lower wing/sill area corroded

Pass 26 May 2022 142,515 miles

n/s/f lower wing/ sill area corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2021 140,926 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 140,469 miles

Nearside Rear iner under sill rusty

Pass 9 May 2018 139,585 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 139,561 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 126,068 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 134,972 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 133,490 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 131,705 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 129,800 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

handbrake towards end of travel

wiper blades wearing

Pass 14 Oct 2010 127,553 miles

both outer sills corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2010 127,553 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both outer sills corroded

rear pads wearing

Pass 5 Oct 2009 124,893 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 120,668 miles

wiper blades wearing

Fail 16 Oct 2008 120,668 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

wiper blades wearing

Pass 12 Oct 2007 115,777 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 115,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 110,397 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 110,313 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

head lamps not going up all the time have to use up/down switch.

Pass 19 Oct 2005 104,628 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

off side sill corroded at rear sill

oil around steering rack

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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J544 CWA is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1992 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 116,364 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J544 CWA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 34 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J544 CWA registered?

J544 CWA is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 July 1992.

Is J544 CWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J544 CWA shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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